Macedonian Wine Tasting: Premium Indigenous Wines & Paired Dishes

Taste five exclusive indigenous wines paired with dishes designed to balance each sip perfectly.

A three-hour wine tasting of premium Macedonian wines paired with five dishes, featuring indigenous varieties like Stanushina bubbly, Kratoshija and Vranec that are not sold on the open market. The tasting includes locally produced wines matched to each course, from prawn pate with Sparkling Stanushina Rose through to chocolate souffle with late harvest Vranec. Minimum age is 18.

The experience

The tasting centers on five indigenous Macedonian wines you won't find in shops, each paired with a course built around it. You start with a Traditional Method bubbly made from Stanushina grapes, served with homemade prawn pate and brioche. The progression moves through Bela Voda Terroir Zilavka with aubergine Baba Ganoush, then Barrel Fermented Chardonnay alongside bisque risotto with prawns. The main course offers your choice of flatiron steak, minced rib-eye or salmon steak, paired with Organic Vranec, or Chardonnay if you choose the fish. Dessert closes with chocolate souffle and late harvest Vranec, or apple dessert with Temjanika.

Each wine glass holds 0.1 liters, sized for tasting rather than drinking, so the focus stays on the balance between wine and food across the three hours. The menu emphasizes locally produced indigenous varieties, and the pairing is designed around what each wine needs to show its character. If you choose the salmon option, the wine can swap to Chardonnay to match the lighter protein.

What’s included

Five glasses of wine (0.1 liters each) paired with five premium tasting dishes: prawn pate with brioche, aubergine Baba Ganoush, bisque risotto with prawns, a choice of steak or salmon main course, and chocolate souffle or apple dessert.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to Saturday

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 16

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by DropStop Wine Bar & Bistro

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to spend three hours on indigenous Macedonian wines you can't buy elsewhere, paired to each course rather than tasted alone. The small pours and food focus suit anyone who wants to taste carefully without heavy drinking.

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Top questions

What indigenous Macedonian wines are included in the tasting?

The tasting features Stanushina bubbly made using Traditional Champagne Method, Bela Voda Terroir Zilavka, Barrel Fermented Chardonnay, Kratoshija (a cousin of Primitivo and Zinfandel), Organic Vranec, late harvest Vranec, and Temjanika. These are locally produced wines not available on the open market.

Can I choose what main course I get with the wine pairing?

Yes, the main course offers three options: flatiron steak, minced rib-eye steak, or salmon steak. If you choose the salmon, the paired wine can be switched from Vranec to Chardonnay to complement the fish.

How long does the tasting take?

The tasting runs three hours and includes five wine pours paired with five courses, from the opening sparkling wine through to the dessert course.

Is this tasting accessible by wheelchair?

Yes, the venue is wheelchair accessible and transportation options in the area are also wheelchair accessible.

What is the minimum age to attend?

Participants must be at least 18 years old.